warmth

by. rsy

as the leaves start blushing

in hues of mangoes and kumquats,

papayas and pomegranates,

cinnamon is sprinkled

into gently gripped beverages,

vanilla extract tickles my nose

with hints of pumpkin

and apple notes

my heart becomes filled

with swirling hot chocolate,

and marshmallows swallow

my seasonal pondering

i adorn my shearling shoulders

and moccasin toes,

golden complexion

and clementine pose

finding the past soothing

to have brought me to a lingering

on present blessings

and future hopes

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dedicated to esther lee